US Bridges

Cth M over Holcombe Flowage

Fair

Chippewa County, Wisconsin · 0.7 M E Cth Cc · Structure no. B09023300000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,420
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth M over Holcombe Flowage is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cth M over Holcombe Flowage in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,420 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,503 by 2042. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

Location

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CarriesCth M
CrossesHolcombe Flowage
Location0.7 M E Cth Cc
RouteCounty Highway 0M
CountyChippewa County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.235, -91.15942
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.6 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,420 (2023)
Projected traffic1,503 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth M over Holcombe Flowage built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth M over Holcombe Flowage in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Cth M over Holcombe Flowage carry?

About 1,420 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cth M over Holcombe Flowage?

The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Cth M over Holcombe Flowage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.